ANNOUNCEMENT
NUMBER: 8108-P
JOB
TITLE:
Assistant Toxicologist II
DEPARTMENT:
Medical Examiner’s Office
HOURS:
40 hours /week
SALARY:
Will Be Discussed During Departmental Interview
Based on 26 Pay Periods
EDUCATION:
A
Bachelor’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacology or
related field and 5 (5) years experience
in chromatographic analysis OR a Master’s degree in Toxicology, Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology or a related field and three (3) year of experience
in chromatographic analysis
DESIRED
KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITIES: Practical
knowledge of operation and maintenance of GC, GC/MS, HPLC and LC-MS.
Professional knowledge of forensic science and of principles/practices of
quantitative/qualitative organic chemistry.
Knowledge of laboratory safety rules, regulations and procedures.
Skills in developing, adapting and evaluating analytical methods to
identify and quantitate a wide variety of unknown drugs and poisons.
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
Carries out laboratory examinations and analysis of exhibits submitted by
medical examiners and law enforcement agencies.
Serves as an expert witness representing technical report findings.
Follows all protocols, including Harris County Personnel Regulations,
Medical Examiner’s Policies, method manuals, safety and QA/QC procedures.
Maintains safe and orderly work areas.
Responds to proficiency testing as required.
Work involves regular and recurring potential to solvents, strong acids
and alkalis, as well as noxious odors from decomposed tissues.
Performs any other related duties as directed by the Toxicologist and/or
Laboratory Director.
HARRIS COUNTY HAS AN EMPLOYMENT AT WILL POLICY.
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled
APPLY
AT:
1310 PRAIRIE –
SUITE
240
EMPLOYMENT
IS CONTINGENT UPON PASSING A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
UPON RECEIVING A CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, ALL APPLICANTS ARE
SCREENED FOR THE PRESENCE OF ALCOHOL AND ILLEGAL DRUGS.
For
application form: http://www.co.harris.tx.us/hrrm/Application.pdf
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